Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) was a Danish philosopher and theologian. Bruce H. Kirmmse is a professor emeritus at Connecticut College who has published several books and numerous articles on Kierkegaard. He lives in Randolph, New Hampshire, and Copenhagen, Denmark. Bruce H. Kirmmse is a professor emeritus at Connecticut College who has published several books and numerous articles on Kierkegaard. He lives in Randolph, New Hampshire, and Copenhagen, Denmark.